I start peanuts indoors, and then transplant after the last frost. By the end of August the squirrels are starting their harvest. The variety "Tennessee Red" did the best, for me (and the squirrels).
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Unbeknownst to him, I am giving my husband a slingshot for Christmas.
As far as I know CA is not known for it's peanuts although there is one farmer at the local farmer's market who grows them. However I find them intriguing so I plan to give it a try. Leaf diseases are not a major problem here, too dry, but I will probably give them the simple regimen I give to the tomatoes.
Yeah, I have been thinking about peanuts preference for sandy soil, and whether I should amend my usual potting mix (well composted horse stable stuff mixed with homemade compost) with sand. Lacking my preferred in ground spot I will have to make do with what I have.
Ginny